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The BET Awards featured a number of contemporary pop and rap stars who are dominating the charts, from Cardi B to Lil Nas X, but the show belonged to artists viewed as icons in the black community, including Mary J. Blige, Tyler Perry and Nipsey Hussle

The late Nipsey Hussle was honored with the Humanitarian Award at the BET Awards

Tyler Perry spoke about the worthiness of black women and his journey to become a filmmaker after accepting the Ultimate Icon Award at the BET Awards

Mary J. Blige praised God, thanked her mother and spoke about a healed relationship with her father after accepting the Lifetime Achievement award during the BET Awards

The men known as the Central Park Five each briefly spoke before introducing a performance by Grammy-winning singer H.E.R. at Sunday's BET Awards

Lil Nas X brought his global country-rap hit "Old Town Road" to life at the BET Awards with a performance at a makeshift Western saloon alongside country singer Billy Ray Cyrus

Cardi B is the winner of the best album award at the Sunday's BET Awards

Cardi B, the most nominated act at the 2019 BET Awards, kicked off the show with an explosive performance of her new single "Press."

The BET Awards kicked off on Sunday with a performance with hip-hop couple Cardi B and her husband Offset

Dave Bartholomew, a multitalented New Orleans musical institution and a rock ' roll pioneer has died.